Carrybag for Celestron Nexstar SLT 127 Mak Tripod

[M4lcs67]

I finally have plumped for the above scope and right on cue the clouds have rolled in:-( It however gives me a chance to ask for another piece of advice. I will be taking the scope out and about with me and have a good bag for transporting the tube. However does anyone know of a suitable carrybag for the tripod (Either with the motor drive still attached or not) If I cannot get a bag large enough to accomodate the tripod with the goto mount still attached to it then I can leave the tube attached to it put the whole unit into the bag that I already have and just get a bag for the tripod alone. If it helps my calculations for the tripod with motordrive attached are 37"x11"x8"

Thanks

Malcolm

[blackparticle]

If you can't find anything suitable, have a look at some of the online music stores for bags designed for carrying drum / cymbal stands. They should certainly be rugged enough. You might want to use some extra padding such as pillows round the mount itself?

[Steep]

My thoughts would be to put the goto in the bag with the tube if it will fit and simply strap the tripod up.

[MorningMajor]

Hi Malcolm

I'd be more inclined to take the OTA off on it's own so you can make sure that it is properly wrapped and protected, Wouldn't the OTA and the fork/motordrive be a bit bulky to protect?

[smudgeball]

Hi

I remove my scope completely for transportation and strap the tripod on top using my "adapted" bag as per this post.

http://stargazerslounge.com/equipment-discussion/135321-telescope-case-alternative.html

I then slide my dewshield over the mount and secure everything in my boot.

You need the original packaging for this project but it works ok.

Regards

Neil

[MorningMajor]

Telescope Case Alternative

Just read that thread, good idea, Neil - now I've just got to dig out original packaging - I know it's here somewhere!!

[Darkstar2]

Do a search for Gelert Cargo Bags. Camping/Caravaning outfits usualy stock these.

I have one (140L) for the OTA part of my 8SE, and it seems to do the job just fine. The price is right as well at £12 or so!

Regards,

Harry.

[M4lcs67]

Thanks to all for your suggestions. I must say I am suprised that Celestron don't do a carry bag themselves. Judging by the amount of people who have their scopes there must be a market for a case/bag of some sort.